Stowel Lake Organic Farm Retreat Centre, Salt Spring Island, BC Canada
Join me on Salt Spring Island, for a wonderful getaway weekend at Stowel Lake Organic Farm Retreat Centre. This beautiful new facility is a yogi’s dream, with lovely accommodations and an incredible gardens.
May 4 – 6, 2012 Spring Cleanse -includes ‘raw gourmet’ meals, fresh juices and cooking class….please add $38 to prices below.
June 8 – 10, 2012 Spring on the Farm – Abundance in the gardens. Beautiful perennial meditation gardens to wander. Fresh organic produce on your plate!
October 26 – 28, 2012 Fall on the Farm -Time to turn inward. Beautiful fall colours !
All retreats start at 4pm on Friday and end at noon on Sunday.
For full scheduleemail Dorothy
Per Person Package Price:
$495- Private (There are a limited number of private rooms available).
$450 – Shared accommodation
$370 – Camping or motorhome
$320 – Commuter (includes meals)
These prices are in Canadian dollars and subject to 12% HST
$25 per person - includes pick up and drop off at the ferry (for those who would like to leave their car behind) this includes rides to the ‘market’ and to the hike.
These All-Inclusive Weekends Include:
2 nights accommodation
all meals and snacks (delicious vegetarian cuisine)
5 yoga sessions, including a ‘restorative’ evening and ‘music flow’ class.
daily meditation and pranayam classes
1 beautiful hike, (optional)
In the mornings explore the energetically balanced fluidity of Hatha Flow Yoga and in the warm afternoons enjoy a slower, deeply inward turning yoga experience. You will learn simple, yet effective tools to calm the mind and lead a healthier lifestyle through asana, pranayam and meditation. Giving you one to one attention and helping you develop a home practice are important aspects of the retreat.
In your free time read a book, wander the gardens, hike, or visit the village of Ganges to see the amazing ‘Saturday Market’ where you will find local crafts, organic produce and baking.
Ways to enhance your stay
massage or facial
kayaking
About Stowel Lake Farm
Stowel Lake Farm is a well established and well loved farm in the
island community. Held in the beautiful, newly built yoga studio, Dorothy’s weekly yoga classes and monthly retreats have been well attended by both community members and visitors from around the world.
This beautiful new facility and its accommodations are of the highest quality and workmanship. Its cherry wood floors, vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the surrounding organic farm and meditation garden make it a ‘yogi’s dream retreat’.
Getting to Salt Spring Island is easy!
The closest airport is in Victoria, BC. Saltspring Air offers a float plane service from Vancouver to Salt Spring and there are 3 ferry terminalson the island that bring visitors from the Victoria, Vancouver and Nanaimo area. Bring your car or leave it behind.
Mats and props are provided. Bring your yoga mat if you prefer to use your own.
What should I bring?
Please bring toiletries, comfortable clothing, walking/hiking shoes, flashlight, an alarm clock and rain clothes. All bedding is provided but please bring a towel and facecloth.
*Please do not bring or use scented (natural or other) creams, lotions, hair products etc…this is very important, as it can seriously affect others enjoyment of the program.
Is cell phone available at the farm?
Cell phone reception is not available at the farm.
Is internet available at the farm?
Yes, for laptop users.
What if I get hungry between meals?
We serve up hearty meals and a mid afternoon snack. You might still get the munchies so if you have some favorite goodies and snacks (like granola bars, etc or protein/greens drink) feel free to bring them. There will be toast and fruit available for snacks. Juice, soy milk and milk will be available in the fridge.
What if I want to book a massage?
Several wonderful options are available…ask Dorothy.
How do I get to Salt Spring Island?
Air:
If you are coming from afar; the closest airport is Victoria. There, you can rent a car or take a cab to the Schwartz Bay ferry terminal and catch a ferry to Salt Spring Island (and you will be picked up once you reach Salt Spring Island). If you are coming from the Vancouver area you can travel on the ferry or take a float plane to Salt Spring.
Ferries:
BC Ferries Schedule.
The easiest way to get to Salt Spring from Vancouver is on the 10:10 am sailing from Tsawwassen on Friday morning. It arrives at Long Harbour/SSI at 1:10 pm.(see below). If you are planning to travel on this Tsawwassen/Long Harbour Ferry, please make a reservation asap. You might want to leave on the same route that leaves from Long Harbour in the afternoon or evening on Sunday.
Other ferry sailing options:
If you are coming from Vancouver and the above option does not work for you, then you could opt to take the following sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and get a ‘through pass’ to Fulford Harbour/SSI.
You can’t make a reservation on this ferry.
If you are coming from Nanaimo /Duncan area, You will want to come by Crofton/Vesuvius(SSI)…
You can’t make a reservation on this ferry.
* These ferries are very busy on the Fridays so plan to travel early if you don’t have a reservation.
What is the address of the retreat?
The Retreat will be held at:
Stowel Lake Farm 190 Reynolds Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
Deepen your practice whether newly on the yoga path or an experienced yogi. Heal mind, body and soul. Surround yourself with the islands’ beauty. Enjoy delicious, vegetarian cuisine. Find inspiration for leading a healthier lifestyle. Meet like minded souls, create new friendships or seek solitude; all is possible.
YOGA ON THE FARM
Stowel Lake Organic Farm Retreat Centre, Salt Spring Island, BC Canada
Join me on Salt Spring Island, for a wonderful getaway weekend at Stowel Lake Organic Farm Retreat Centre. This beautiful new facility is a yogi’s dream, with lovely accommodations and an incredible gardens.
May 4 – 6, 2012 Spring Cleanse - includes ‘raw gourmet’ meals, fresh juices and cooking class….please add $38 to prices below.
June 8 – 10, 2012 Spring on the Farm – Abundance in the gardens. Beautiful perennial meditation gardens to wander. Fresh organic produce on your plate!
October 26 – 28, 2012 Fall on the Farm - Time to turn inward. Beautiful fall colours !
For full schedule email Dorothy
Per Person Package Price:
Click here to see photo’s of Stowel Lake Farm Retreats in the Gallery
$25 per person - includes pick up and drop off at the ferry (for those who would like to leave their car behind) this includes rides to the ‘market’ and to the hike.
These All-Inclusive Weekends Include:
Ways to enhance your stay
About Stowel Lake Farm
Stowel Lake Farm is a well established and well loved farm in the
island community. Held in the beautiful, newly built yoga studio, Dorothy’s weekly yoga classes and monthly retreats have been well attended by both community members and visitors from around the world.
This beautiful new facility and its accommodations are of the highest quality and workmanship. Its cherry wood floors, vaulted ceilings and panoramic views of the surrounding organic farm and meditation garden make it a ‘yogi’s dream retreat’.
Getting to Salt Spring Island is easy!
The closest airport is in Victoria, BC. Saltspring Air offers a float plane service from Vancouver to Salt Spring and there are 3 ferry terminalson the island that bring visitors from the Victoria, Vancouver and Nanaimo area. Bring your car or leave it behind.
Contact Dorothy for more travel information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I bring my yoga mat?
Mats and props are provided. Bring your yoga mat if you prefer to use your own.
What should I bring?
Please bring toiletries, comfortable clothing, walking/hiking shoes, flashlight, an alarm clock and rain clothes. All bedding is provided but please bring a towel and facecloth.
*Please do not bring or use scented (natural or other) creams, lotions, hair products etc…this is very important, as it can seriously affect others enjoyment of the program.
Is cell phone available at the farm?
Cell phone reception is not available at the farm.
Is internet available at the farm?
Yes, for laptop users.
What if I get hungry between meals?
We serve up hearty meals and a mid afternoon snack. You might still get the munchies so if you have some favorite goodies and snacks (like granola bars, etc or protein/greens drink) feel free to bring them. There will be toast and fruit available for snacks. Juice, soy milk and milk will be available in the fridge.
What if I want to book a massage?
Several wonderful options are available…ask Dorothy.
How do I get to Salt Spring Island?
Air:
If you are coming from afar; the closest airport is Victoria. There, you can rent a car or take a cab to the Schwartz Bay ferry terminal and catch a ferry to Salt Spring Island (and you will be picked up once you reach Salt Spring Island). If you are coming from the Vancouver area you can travel on the ferry or take a float plane to Salt Spring.
Ferries:
BC Ferries Schedule.
The easiest way to get to Salt Spring from Vancouver is on the 10:10 am sailing from Tsawwassen on Friday morning. It arrives at Long Harbour/SSI at 1:10 pm.(see below). If you are planning to travel on this Tsawwassen/Long Harbour Ferry, please make a reservation asap. You might want to leave on the same route that leaves from Long Harbour in the afternoon or evening on Sunday.
Other ferry sailing options:
If you are coming from Vancouver and the above option does not work for you, then you could opt to take the following sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay and get a ‘through pass’ to Fulford Harbour/SSI.
You can’t make a reservation on this ferry.
If you are coming from Nanaimo /Duncan area, You will want to come by Crofton/Vesuvius(SSI)…
You can’t make a reservation on this ferry.
* These ferries are very busy on the Fridays so plan to travel early if you don’t have a reservation.
What is the address of the retreat?
The Retreat will be held at:
Stowel Lake Farm
190 Reynolds Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
Deepen your practice whether newly on the yoga path or an experienced yogi. Heal mind, body and soul. Surround yourself with the islands’ beauty. Enjoy delicious, vegetarian cuisine. Find inspiration for leading a healthier lifestyle. Meet like minded souls, create new friendships or seek solitude; all is possible.